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Phoeb

Girl Name day: September 3
Phoeb is a short form of Phoebe: on birth records it is written Phoebe (35,856 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Phoebe page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: bright, radiant.
Phoebe comes from Greek 'phoibe', feminine of 'phoibos' meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', an epithet linked to Apollo and the moon.

Name day for Phoeb

September 3

Why this day? Phoeb is a short form of Phoebe, and shares its name day.

Phoeb is celebrated in the United States on September 3.

The story of the name Phoeb

Phoeb is a short form of Phoebe. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — bright, radiant, and shares its name day, September 3.

On birth records, Phoeb is rarely written as such: the Phoebs are Phoebes (35,856 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Phoebe page.

Frequently asked questions about Phoeb

What does Phoeb mean?

Phoeb is a short form of Phoebe, which means bright, radiant.

When is Phoeb's name day?

September 3, together with Phoebe: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Phoeb a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Phoebe.

Phoeb's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 9/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Phoeb

Top 10

  1. Rosie86%
  2. Lola85%
  3. Dixie83%
  4. Goldie83%
  5. Effie82%
  6. Fannie81%
  7. Lizzie81%
  8. Winnie81%
  9. Sallie80%
  10. Melba80%

Love potential for Phoeb

Top 10

  1. Olive87%
  2. Rosie82%
  3. Winnie82%
  4. Fannie82%
  5. Goldie81%
  6. May80%
  7. Jeannette75%
  8. Effie74%
  9. Carmela74%
  10. Dixie74%

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta43%
  2. Olga45%
  3. Leola46%
  4. Hilda46%
  5. Iva46%
  6. Inez48%
  7. Ruthie49%
  8. Ila51%
  9. Nell52%
  10. Alta52%

Professional potential for Phoeb

Top 10

  1. Addie78%
  2. Eunice78%
  3. Alta76%
  4. Cecelia76%
  5. Eugenia73%
  6. Inez72%
  7. Mamie72%
  8. Mollie72%
  9. Helene71%
  10. Irma71%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola45%
  2. Rhoda46%
  3. Iva47%
  4. Opal49%
  5. Elva49%
  6. Lela49%
  7. Lizzie49%
  8. Jeannette51%
  9. Elvira52%
  10. Beulah52%

Crush potential for Phoeb

Top 10

  1. Winnie96%
  2. Fannie96%
  3. Lola96%
  4. Rosie96%
  5. Lizzie92%
  6. Lottie92%
  7. Goldie92%
  8. Effie91%
  9. Dixie90%
  10. Sallie88%
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